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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
7
From Howard County comes a tale of a four story farm owned by Charles Ridgeway near Fayette. Ridgeway shows a clover field above rich coal beds and a layer of eel used for building bricks. An apple orchard sits atop with abundant apples, while wealth is described as piled in Missouri.
An 16th century Toulouse law student wakes at 4 for study with ink horns and candles, studies from 5 to 10, then reviews notes before noon. After lunch he reads classical authors, returns to study, dines, and evenings are spent with Greek or Latin texts, with holy days for mass and vespers. A second anecdote recalls hiring a gardener by patched overalls, not appearance, from Success Magazine.
A condensed timeline lists key dates and actions including Henry VI’s death at Utrecht in 1123, James I creating the first English baronetcy in 1611, Champlain’s governorship, the 17th and 18th centuries’ political milestones, the founding of St Petersburg, various battles, explorations, and notable figures such as Conan Doyle and Victoria. The series concludes with church reunifications in Des Moines and other 1900s events.
A tourist asks about snakebite antidotes and the mountaineer replies with a simple plan. The exchange captures a brief roadside humanities moment reported by the Philadelphia Press.
A former nervous schoolteacher credits Postum Food Coffee with transforming her health and work life. After initial failure, a longer boil improved flavor and she reports steady recovery and renewed ease in the classroom. The testimonial touts Postum as a wholesome drink for children and adults.
In St Louis Judge Adams denied H Clay Sivpee habeas relief and ordered him remanded to police custody for extradition to Texas. Pierce faces perjury charges over an affidavit claiming Waters-Pierce was not part of any illegal restraint. Appeals to Circuit Court and Supreme Court were announced. Pierce bond set at 20004 dollars.
Dr. William Osler told the Pathological Society of Philadelphia that physicians rely too much on drugs and claim to cure all diseases. He cited only a few great drugs as worth handling. Delaware County grand jury indicted former Deputy Auditor Harley W. Simpson for defrauding the county by forgery with fifty nine counts.
A critic laments lost medieval secrets noting Saracen steel blades outclass modern steel while antique inks resist fading and dyes in Arabic rugs Egypt tomb fabrics remain brighter. The piece claims mortar and cement from ancient builders surpassed modern methods. A brief anecdote about the Duke of Wellington and a deranged visitor closes the fragment.
A Utah pioneer J W Browning recalls crossing the plains and recounts a dramatic health turn after doctors diagnosed diabetes five years ago. He describes kidney issues, fatigue, weight loss, and pain, but says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his troubles for a year and kept him healthy at 75. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The dialogue shows Gar asked about current work and responds he has been under the head of unfinished business for three days. Eloy questions, and Gar adds he has just moved into a new house.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is touted as a potent restorative for nursing mothers and women with weak health. It claims to ease headaches backache menstrual distress and pelvic issues while promising a safe, alcohol free glyceric extract made from native roots with full ingredient disclosure.
After measles the head and neck were covered with scaly sores the size of pennies and hair fell out. Six months of remedies failed until Cuticura was used. In a week improvement appeared and three weeks cured. Mrs. Henry Porter of Albion Nebraska, August 25 1906.
A citizen asks for contributions to help stop the cries of fatherless and motherless children. The response shows willingness to give and mentions a request for soothing sirup from a druggist. The Houston Post is cited as the source.
A speaker warns Mary of selling the farm for 50000 dollars and facing a bond with John Brown. The note urges avoiding a friend's bond, advising to buy a bond when needed, and to contact the agent at the County Seat for details.
The Title Guaranty and Surety Company reports a home office in Scranton Pennsylvania with capital and surplus over one million dollars. An odd woven wicker contrivance made by the Seri Indians is described, featuring a hole at the top for nocturnal sleeping. A sanitary teething product, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, is noted for soothing gums and easing teething pain.
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